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Renault Duster Hybrid: 3 reasons to buy, 2 reasons not to

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Renault launched the Duster Hybrid in India with prices starting at Rs 16.99 lakh, seven months after the standard turbo-petrol versions went on sale in the country. It gets the largest and most powerful powertrain of any strong hybrid SUV in the segment, which Renault also claims is the most efficient. We recently drove the Renault Duster Hybrid, and here are three reasons to consider buying it and two reasons that could deter you. Reasons to buy the Renault Duster Hybrid Robust performance and refinement The Duster Hybrid has the most sophisticated strong hybrid powertrain in its segment. It uses a 1.8-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine mated to two electric motors: a 20hp generator and a 49hp motor that drives the wheels, supported by a 1.4kWh battery pack. The combined output is 160hp and 172Nm, the highest of any hybrid midsize SUV, and the edge is also felt on the road.   The SUV starts silently in EV mode, and in city speeds, it shuffles seamlessly between ...
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Bajaj to raise Chetak production to 80,000 units a month by Q4 FY2027

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Bajaj Auto plans to increase monthly production of the Chetak electric scooter to around 80,000 units by the fourth quarter of FY2027 (January-March 2027), from just over 62,000 units currently. Joint Managing Director Rakesh Sharma said this following the company’s Q2 FY2027 results, adding that demand continues to exceed production and that Bajaj is also evaluating locations for a sixth manufacturing plant. Chetak production to increase from just over 62,000 to around 80,000 units a month Production had been limited to about 40,000 units a month by earlier supply disruptions The Chetak range will be expanded over the next six months Bajaj Chetak: Production and expansion plans Chetak production is back at full capacity Bajaj had previously been able to build only around 40,000 Chetaks a month against an available capacity of 60,000 units because of supply disruptions. Sharma said that while production is now back at full capacity, demand remains higher than output. Bajaj expects t...
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Range Rover Sport Electric video review

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This Cross Car Could Be Your First Step Into Motorsport!

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Hyundai Bayon mid-spec vs Venue top spec: Which offers better value?

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With the newly introduced Bayon , Hyundai adds another nameplate to its India lineup. The Bayon sits between the Venue and Creta in Hyundai’s portfolio. Because of its positioning, the Bayon’s prices significantly overlap with the Venue's. If you have a budget of Rs 15 lakh, should you go for a fully loaded Venue or move to the bigger, but mid-spec Bayon? We find out. For this comparison, we’ve picked the Bayon’s mid-level HX6 trim and Venue’s top-of-the-line HX10 trim in their respective petrol automatic versions.  Hyundai Bayon mid-spec vs Venue top spec: Dimensions Hyundai Bayon vs Hyundai Venue: Dimensions   Hyundai Bayon Hyundai Venue Difference Length (mm) 4,245 3,995 +250 Width (mm) 1,810 1,800 +10 Height (mm) 1,605 1,665 -60 Wheelbase (mm) 2,600 2,520 +80 Ground clearance (mm) 205 190 +15 Boot space (litres) 505 375 +130 Because the Venue belongs to the compact segment, the Bayon outnumbers it in all dimensions excluding height. The latter is 250mm longer, 10mm wid...
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